I reviewed the Time Block Planner by Cal Newport. While it’s well-designed with good paper quality, I found it unsuitable for my work style. It’s expensive, inflexible, and doesn’t accommodate my unpredictable schedule. Overall, I can’t recommend it for professionals with dynamic workdays.
I explore the complexities of choice, examining when choices are real and how to create meaningful options in life.
I recently reorganized my tablet, grouping apps by purpose and cleaning out unnecessary ones. This improved my productivity and made the device much more user-friendly. Now, I can easily find what I need and focus on specific tasks.
In this article, I explore the concept of projects and open loops in personal management. I discuss how we often accumulate tasks unconsciously and show you how to do regular RAM dumps to identify and manage these commitments effectively.
I believe the zombie apocalypse is here. People glued to screens, oblivious to surroundings, resemble the undead.
I explain how to create and use templates in Word, making repetitive document creation easier and more efficient.
I share my 5-step guide to create a morning routine that sticks, helping you start each day with success. From making a list and starting small to keeping it logical and knowing your ‘why’, I provide practical tips to establish a routine. I also offer insights on making it stick and share my own morning and evening routines as examples.
I discuss the dilemma of juggling too many hobbies, signs it’s time to quit some, and tips for doing so without guilt or regret.
I share strategies to regain control of time, from saying no to unnecessary commitments to planning ahead. By managing energy, using timers, and regularly reassessing priorities, I optimize my day for productivity and fulfillment.
In this article, I offer practical ways to support someone facing a crisis. From providing childcare to cooking meals, I emphasize how small acts of kindness can make a big difference. I also stress the importance of accepting help, as it benefits both the giver and receiver.